Start A Journal
If you start a journal it has to be workable for you, in the life you are presently living. If that means doing it first thing in the morning, or last thing in the evening, great!! If it means only … Read More
Are You a Jealous Widow
I understand if you answer “Yes” to the question; “Are You a Jealous Widow?” As a widow, I still have times where I find it hard to watch other couples. How I miss holding hands and enjoying the quiet couple … Read More
To Move or Not
A widow doesn’t have to be old or sick when deciding to move or not. But for many, their declining health may make that decision for them. Many widows move because they want a smaller place with less maintenance. Others … Read More
Life is Hard and Not Always Fair
I don’t need to tell you that life doesn’t always work the way we’d like it to. The fact is life is hard and not always fair. I learned that the hard way when Donnie died suddenly at the age … Read More
My Life Didn’t End
Everyone gave me the same advice “You need to get more balance in your life and learn to rest more, have more fun.” I had just become a widow and my life didn’t end when Donnie died, but I needed … Read More
Being A Widow Isn’t Easy
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Those early days of widowhood I’d just as soon forget, but all the pain and loss has shaped who I am today and is why I’m here to be part of your own journey. I provide valuable information, support and … Read More
Do Widows Need a Lift?
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It’s hard when you are grieving to feel uplifted. All we want to do is hide our heads under the pillow and be left alone, but I’ve got something a lot better for you than retreating to your bedroom. … Read More
Free Support Guides when Grieving
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I’ve been blessed and I want to pass that on to all the widows that are struggling like I was. To that end I am no longer selling my Guides as downloads – they are now available for free off … Read More
When Sleep Won’t Come
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If there is one problem shared by most widows, it’s that sleep won’t come and the nights are way too lonely and long. When my husband died I just couldn’t seem to locate the switch that would turn my brain … Read More
The Life Of A Caregiver
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Caring for a loved one whose life has been shortened is challenging work that most of us are untrained or prepared for. The emotions, the worry, the uncertainty about treatments, caring for children and the social isolation are sometimes more … Read More